After President-elect Barack Obama outlined Friday the problems in selecting the “first dog” to bring to the White House for daughters Malia and Sasha - Newsday canvassed local shelters looking for Long Island ’s most presidential pooch. Sticking to Obama’s criteria that the dog be from a shelter and hypoallergenic - a hound less likely to cause an allergic reaction - Newsday found several dogs in Nassau that may fit the bill and some in Suffolk that might become available soon. He’s like a bunny,” said Diane Johnson, senior director of operations for North Shore Animal League in Port Washington. As soon as he gets to know you, he’s the best dog,” said Cesar Villalobos, kennel manager at Glen Cove Animal Lovers League. Contact Glen Cove Animal Lovers League at 516-676-5913. The Town of Huntington Animal Shelter received a poodle last week, but it hasn’t yet been tested for temperament issues. read more

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